Silver Rating. It’s not just about renovations, though,” Steve added. “The people part had a major bearing on the first year’s operation. We were lucky to retain some of the best staff from the former business – dedicated folks who love this business, know the ropes on both the water and land operations, and who were happy to renew their work here.”
for meetings, company seasonal parties and cater to the ATV and Snowmobile communities, who can access our 180 acre property directly across from our driveway.” We’ve developed partnerships with several recreational associations, including Penn Hills Golf Course and the Canadian Armed Forces. It’s win-win. We are indebted to the many friends and associates that have helped us in our first year, with special gratitude to Gordon Stirrett Wealth Management for donating two terrific billboards in Halifax to help spread the new story,” he lauded.
Tidal Bore Rafting Resort sees up to 100 rafters on peak days throughout the rafting season.
The business community has certainly felt the call of the rapids. Over the last decade or more, government and university studies throughout North America have become increasingly louder and the message is clear: Work smarter, not harder. Each year, more corporations are planning retreats to the Tidal Bore Rafting Resort for team building and then coming back for conferences, planning sessions, and company celebrations. “We can provide many things that cannot be found downtown,” Steve said. “Our prices are reasonable, the setting is as natural as it gets, the air is fresh and clean, it’s tranquil, the variety of wildlife is astonishing, not to mention our activities – which form an important part of modern corporate agendas.” “Our working guests know they’ve made the right choice as soon as they arrive at the main lodge,” he continued. “Our friendly and knowledgeable staff takes customer service to a level only to be found here in the Maritime provinces. After check-in, guests can proceed directly to their lovely one or two bedroom pine cottage or log chalet. There, they’ll find all the modern amenities: a private deck, true high speed internet, HDTV, gas BBQs, full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and more. The next day, they gather in our Sandbar Restaurant for a welcome breakfast varying from continental to full fare. As they dine, they’ll be constantly tempted to stray away from conversation to look outside the expansive windows framing the water- front – and they nearly always notice our two resident eagles “Boatie” and “Wavie” flying past or hanging out in nearby tress. When it’s time to get to work, they usually hike back to congregate in our large 3300 square foot log chalet with an occupancy of 45 people, or our main lodge with an occupancy of 95 people. There they find coffee, snacks, full complement of tables, sound systems, and the necessities of business to attack the challenges of the day. The Sandbar stands ready to serve a wholesome lunch and dinner, right on time, in the style of a family get together. Usually by mid- evening, guests are sipping something nice by the fire in the main lodge while listen- ing to recorded music or a musical artist we arrange. Not a bad way to take away the normal corporate meeting anxieties and really get things done!” It’s also not a bad way to celebrate your engagement, your bachelor or bachelorette party, or a company picnic. “We hold events that range from one to four days long and we’re not only at capacity during rafting season,” Steve explained. “We host many businesses and associations
“There they find coffee, snacks, full complement of tables, sound systems, and the necessities of business to attack the challenges of the day.”
“We appreciate the first time explorers, the lifestyle and health style folks, and those people with an infectious attitude for a combination of relaxation, excitement, and fun,” Steve continued. “We believe that “basics are best.” Eat well, live well, and be well. We think that a natural setting, having fun with mother nature and the physics of the river, going hiking, observing nature, building crafts from the land, contribute to a sense of wellbeing in both a physical and emotional sense. We also think that if we all do our part to control emissions, use less energy, burn less carbon, produce less garbage, we can make a con- tribution to the planet in the long run. We are big fans of healthy lifestyles in every sense, including ecotourism.” “From a geographical perspective, we market around the world and entertain guests from the UK, Europe, and, of course, all parts of the US and Canada. Of particular note, we welcomed many guests from the East Coast of the US this past season. In general, tourism this past season was up eight percent with August being the real bread winner. We enjoyed our part of this certainly and we know the fantastic weather played a big part. It’s our goal in 2017 to show more people that the Tidal Bore Rafting Resort can offer a truly unique Nova Scotian and Canadian experi- ence in all four seasons.” Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is located approximately one hour north of Halifax off Highway 102 at Exit 10 in Urbania, along the banks of the Shubenacadie River. Raftingcanada.ca is your gateway to everything the Elders and their teamhave to offer. Steve added that this environmental stewardship is in itself a major draw factor formany potential guests around theglobe.
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